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I agree that the water fountain is an eyesore. but rather than have it removed, why not ask for it to be cleaned and maintained?… Continue reading
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As our population’s longevity moves upwards, elder law has become an increasingly popular field, covering estate planning, trusts, wills, care arrangements, Social Security and retirement… Continue reading
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We already have scheduled Metro transit, Metro Access vans and two Metro Community Vans that are available for a wide range of transportation services that… Continue reading
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The fertility rate is 1.8 births per woman in the United States. This isn’t sustainable for our work force, which requires at least 2.1 births… Continue reading
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While walking in town, I came upon a quite disgusting sight, a non-functioning water fountain containing cigarette butts. Can something be done to remove this… Continue reading
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The woman who died at the lighthouse on July 14 last year was my wife, Barbara Lippmann. Her fall was witnessed by an unknown woman… Continue reading
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The support artists receive from our island community helps individuals and art thrive on Vashon.
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Musings on immigration, abortion rights.
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Ahead of July 4, buy only quiet or soundless fireworks.
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700-plus people have come down with measles in this outbreak.
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We need to rethink the idea of emphasizing the rights of individuals over the whole.
Last Saturday morning, while members of our congregation studied Torah together at the Havurah as they do every week, another congregation in San Diego was… Continue reading
March Twisdale writes that vaccinating children against measles is “guaranteed to harm” while not vaccinating represents a “super small possibility” of harm (“Legislation threatens informed… Continue reading
At 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, we will gather in downtown Vashon for a prayer vigil and information sharing for the National Day of Awareness… Continue reading
Recent events in New Zealand and Sri Lanka remind us that horrifying violence in the name of religion continues to plague us. As Muslims throughout… Continue reading
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Freedom of the press is dying in America. Julian Assange is the canary in the coal mine. The government of the United States wants to… Continue reading
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To all who support HB 1638, When I chose to delay the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine until my sons were 8 and 11, I… Continue reading
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The board of Vashon Audubon endorses the Vashon Park District levy. The district’s many properties provide important habitat for birds and other critters. We value… Continue reading
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It is a sad commentary on our community when individuals who disagree with an opposing view resort to attacking the opposer personally instead of sticking… Continue reading
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The April 11 story “Tours at lighthouse depend on changes” felt like it was missing a little humanity and a compelling dependent clause: “Following fatal… Continue reading